Project Management (2 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

This course introduces the main tools and techniques of project management.
During this course a virtual project will be defined, initiated and planned by the students.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Understand the purpose of project management
• Act as member of a project team
• Write a project plan

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

• How to set and initiate a project?
• How to form a team and define the roles and responsibilities?
• How to write a professional level project plan?

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

The student can name and explain project management and its key elements. He/she recognizes the phases of a project and is able to name reasons for having a project mode. The student knows the role of a project plan document and its elements. The student can act as a member of a small-scale project team. The student is able to give and receive feedback related to a set project, collaborate in a small team and take responsibility of his/her own studies.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

The student is able to apply the basic tools used in projects and structure a small project team with dedicated tasks. The student can explain the needs for setting up a small scale project with a project plan. The student can act as a project manager or a team member to accomplish the project. The student is able to give and receive constructive feedback and develop skills for co-operation with dedicated roles. The student takes responsibility of his/her studies and is able to balance the workload of the team.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

The student understands the meaning and relations of the basic concepts of project management. The student analyses multiple alternatives and is able to make sustainable project decisions. He/she is able to connect the project management elements together in a professional manner. The student applies project management tools in a systematic manner and searches and justifies multiple options. The student is able to assess the team and team tasks. He/she finds creative solutions and motivates and develops a project team. The student is able to use feedback to grow professionally in the field and develop creative and constructive working methods. He/she works responsibly towards the project team and commits himself/herself to group work and project management methods beyond the required level.

Aika ja paikka

TAMK kuntokatu, period 2

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

The teams set, will implement a virtual web-site project in their study environment

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact teaching, individual studies and team working

Oppimateriaalit

To be informed during the lectures

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The work load 1.5 credits is based on an estimate for hours worked during the project

Sisällön jaksotus

To be specifed and informed in the beginning of the course

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

To be evaluated on case basis, as the course is strongly focused on team working